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Historical Event on 4/26/1858

Kunwar Singh, revolutionary of Indian mutiny and freedom fighter, passed away. He fought his last battle near Jagdishpur, Bihar on April 23, 1858 and defeated the Britishers but was deeply wounded. He also organised the national rebels.

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2/20/1846Duleep Singh was recognised as the ruler. British captured Lahore.
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